The National Space Society (NSS) and BLUECUBE Aerospace collaborated to honor the legacy of Robert H. Goddard, the father of modern rocketry. In celebration of the 100th anniversary (March 16, 2026) of that first modern rocket flight. Students were invited to participate in a series of age-appropriate exciting contests that inspired creativity, innovation, and a passion for the future of space exploration. In the spirit of Goddard’s excellent documentation, original artwork and the written word were requirements of the contest.
More information on the requirements and winners of the contest can be found at Goddard 100 Contest.
Junior Gallery
Here are the winners and honorable mentions for the Junior Division. Click here to see the contest requirements.
- 1st Place
Building the Moon's First Spaceport
Vishnu Teja Ravula
Chaitanya Global School . Andhra Pradesh, India
- 2nd Place
A Glimpse into the Future of Space Exploration
Rupendra Tamarapu
Sri Chaitanya Techno School . Andhra Pradesh, India
Intermediate Gallery
Here are the winners and honorable mentions for the Intermediate Division. Click here to see the contest requirements
- Honorable Mention
Imagination Is the First Engine
Rudrappagari Naneesh Reddy
Chaitanya Arts School . Andhra Pradesh, India
- Honorable Mention
The Far Future of Rocketry
Prajeeth Krishna
Sri Chaitanya School . Tamil Nadu, India
Senior Gallery
Here are the winners and honorable mentions for the Senior Division. Click here to see the contest requirements.
- 2nd Place
- Read Essay
Post-Chemical Spacecraft Propulsion
Ferris McDermott
Friends School of Baltimore . Baltimore, Maryland, USA
- 3RD Place
- Read Essay
A Method of Reaching (more) Extreme Altitudes
Matthew Fitness
Auckland, New Zealand
- Honorable Mention
- Read Essay
The Goddard Trajectory
Nidish Reddy Puttambara
Sri Chaitanya . Telengana, India
- Honorable Mention
- Read Essay
The Future of Interplanetary Travel
Gurnoor Kaur
Central Peel Secondary School . Ontario, Canada
